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This was one of the most special places that we visited during our 2 week stay in Costa Rica. Jose and his family are amazing hosts--like none other we've ever experienced, and they are what makes this place so special. They made us feel so...More

Jose and Maria were wonderful hosts--so much so that it felt like bringing our kids to grandparents' house for Christmas. Gorgeous views, unique guided waterfall hikes, homemade meals...It was the most enjoyable and relaxing part of our trip. Our one-year-old had fresh milk from the...More

It is difficult to describe how amazing an experience this place was! Jose was a wonderful and incredibly friendly and helpful host and took us on loads of walks, pointing out every single little bird animal or plant! The animals are amazing including armadillos, peccary,...More

José y María Isabel were awesome hosts !!
keep reading.
Yes, wifi does not work very well,
Yes, the shower needs some fiddling to get a hot water
Yes, the road to get there could be impressive.
BUT !!!
This is the gem of our...More

At 1000m elevation on the caribbean slope in between Braulio Carrillo and Poas Volcano (borders a conservation area that is next to Braulio Carrillo) Albergue El Socorro has fantastic birding especially mixed tanager flocks--the most flocks we've seen and 11 tanager species in three hours...More